Window Treatment Guides

Plain answers to the questions people ask before they choose window treatments: what the difference is between a one-layer and a two-layer shade, what blackout really means and which kind fits a bedroom, how shutters compare to blinds, and how to measure. Written by the team that measures and installs in Dallas–Fort Worth every day.

Zebra shades on living room windows below an arched transom

How to Choose Window Shades: Zebra, Roller, and Other Shades

A step-by-step guide to choosing window shades for a DFW home: zebra or roller, light-filtering or blackout, motorized or chain, then fabric and color, with photos from our own installs.
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Zebra shades on a bay window in a Dallas-area dining room

Window Treatments 101: Shades, Shutters, Curtains, and Patio Screens

Shades, shutters, blinds, curtains, and patio screens explained with photos from our DFW installs, and a quick table for choosing the right one for each room.
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